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REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS
OF PUBLIC BATHS AND WASH-HOUSES.
Dulwich Baths November, 1889, the
sioners reported to the Vestry that they had
received an offer of a freehold site on the south side of
Goose Green, abutting East Dulwich Road, immediately
opposite the Church, having a frontage of 80 feet, and a
depth of about 335 feet, for the sum of £1,100 ; and that
they considered it to be a most desirable site for the erection
of Public Baths for the Duiwich portion of the parish. The
Commissioners asked the sanction of the Vestry, in accordance
with the provisions of the Act, to the Commissioners
(with the approval of the Local Government Board), borrowing
the sum of £1,100 with interest thereon for the purpose
of purchasing such site. Upon a division being taken the
Vestry decided, by 32 votes against 8, to give such
An application was then made, in accordance with the
Act, to the Local Government Board, for their sanction to
the loan of £1,100, and they ordered that a Local Inquiry
should be held by one of their Inspectors as to the suitability,
&c., of this site. Samuel Joseph Smith, Esq., C.E., the
Inspector appointed to hold the Inquiry, attended at the
Vestry Hall, on Saturday, the 21st December, 18S9, at
eleven o'clock, when evidence was given in respect of this
site, and the Inspector viewed the same. Subsequently the
approval of the Local Government Board to such loan was
received, and the London County Council granted a loan
for the amount, repayable with 3½ per cent. interest within
thirty years.
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